Eric and Marty talk about how they use their phones, tablets and laptops at work

Articles & Resources

Using Mac and iPad Together: Tips and Tricks

https://education.apple.com/resource/250012976

How I turned my iPad into a work machine

https://youtu.be/Uu8gU8gyCZU

How to Integrate Tablets into Existing Workflows

https://www.lenovo.com/us/en/knowledgebase/how-to-integrate-tablets-into-existing-workflows/

Four ways tablets can improve your workflow
https://shop.lhagenda.com/uncategorized/four-ways-tablets-can-improve-workflow/7 ways to use your smartphones & tablets for work

https://command-app.com/7-ways-to-use-your-smartphones-tablets-for-work

Smartphone: Command Center & Capture Device

· Email triage and quick replies

· Calendar and scheduling

· Text communication

· Voice memo and idea capture

· Two-factor authentication

· Quick AI prompts

· Micro-tasks between meetings

Tablet: Reading & Reflective Workspace

· Reading and annotating PDFs

· Dissertation and manuscript review

· Slide viewing and markup

· Handwritten note-taking

· Mind-mapping and idea sketching

Laptop/Desktop: Deep Work Engine

· Manuscript writing and grant drafting

· Data analysis

· Slide creation

· Course design and LMS work

· Video recording and editing

· Long-form AI prompt engineering

Practical Takeaways

· Not all devices should do everything.

· Assign tasks by cognitive load.

· Reduce context switching.

· Protect deep-work environments.

· Let your workflow evolve as your academic role evolves.

Final Comments

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